Tyson Fury blames Eddie Hearn for jeopardized Joshua fight

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Tyson Fury blames Eddie Hearn for jeopardized Joshua fight
Summary

Tyson Fury's highly anticipated bout against Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff, Wales, is reportedly in jeopardy just days after its announcement. Fury has publicly accused Eddie Hearn of hindering the fight due to ongoing disputes with Dana White. It has been alleged that contractual conflicts between Hearn and Joshua may prevent financial backing from Turki Alalshikh, complicating the matchup. Fury expressed his frustration on social media, referring to Hearn's actions as cowardly and claiming they jeopardize what could be the biggest fight in boxing history. The resolution of this issue remains uncertain as the significant financial stakes loom.

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  • •Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December 11.
  • •Contractual issues may affect financial support for the event.
  • •Fury accuses Hearn of being cowardly and causing the fight's jeopardy.
  • •Dispute involves financial backing from Turki Alalshikh.
  • •Fury's criticism indicates the seriousness of the situation.
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  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Furious Fury Blames Eddie Hearn’s Ego For Joshua Collapse
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Boxing fans can’t have nice things. Less than two days after Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua was finally announced for Dec. 11 in Cardiff, Wales, the bout is already in jeopardy. This potential cancellation, of course, comes after many years of fans hoping and wishing Fury vs. Joshua would fight. Sadly, the snake-bitten matchup is […]

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